Diddy’s request for house arrest on his private Florida island has been rejected by a New York City judge. The rapper’s legal team had suggested he serve his time in his Manhattan apartment, with extra security measures, but the court wasn’t convinced. Diddy is currently facing charges of trafficking and other serious crimes, which he strongly denies. This legal battle continues to unfold, with Diddy’s team still working to fight the charges.
In other celebrity news, Wendy Williams’ guardian has filed legal papers claiming the TV personality is “permanently incapacitated” due to early-onset dementia. This follows her diagnosis in 2023, along with the legal arrangement for her guardianship. The filing is also part of the ongoing legal controversy surrounding the “Where Is Wendy Williams?” documentary, which sheds light on her struggles with alcohol. Wendy, who famously ended her talk show in 2022, hasn’t been seen publicly since August.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are focusing on their own individual projects, but they’re still united in their shared causes. Meghan recently hosted an event for Afghan women, while Harry made appearances at events for the Invictus Games. The couple will be in separate locations in December, with Harry in New York and Meghan in Los Angeles, but they continue to collaborate on charitable endeavors.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has some thoughts on movie theater etiquette. In an interview with the BBC, he shared his opinion that moviegoers should absolutely be allowed to sing along during screenings of musicals, as they’ve paid for the ticket. This comes after some theater chains started banning singing at showings of Wicked. The Rock, however, disagrees, saying, “Sing! You’ve paid your hard-earned money for a ticket, and you’re into it. Sing.”
On the drama front, Kevin Costner is reportedly upset about being included in promos for Yellowstone despite his exit from the show earlier this year. Sources close to the actor say he feels disrespected, especially after all the support he gave to co-stars like Cole Hauser and Luke Grimes. Although he’s moved on and has no regrets about leaving, Costner wishes his former colleagues had shown more appreciation. “It’s irritating,” said one insider, “but the lack of consideration from his old castmates really hurts.”
NBC is negotiating a new deal to keep airing the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and if the proposed contract goes through, the network could be paying up to $60 million for the broadcast rights. The parade has been a staple for NBC since 1953, drawing an audience of over 30 million viewers each year.
In movie news, fans of Slumdog Millionaire are in for a treat, as a sequel and TV adaptation of the 2008 hit are reportedly in the works. While Dev Patel’s return as Jamal is still up in the air, the news has sparked plenty of excitement for what’s next for the beloved story.
In music, Michael Bublé is set to host and perform at the 2025 Juno Awards in Vancouver, marking his third time as host. With over 75 million albums sold and five GRAMMYs under his belt, Bublé’s return promises an unforgettable night of music and laughs.
In a bit of nostalgic news, Ryan Reynolds is producing a new movie starring Mighty Mouse, the rodent superhero who first appeared in 1942. Mighty Mouse has had several adaptations over the years, including a Saturday morning cartoon, but it looks like he’s making a comeback.
The Farrelly Brothers have also teased the possibility of another Dumb and Dumber sequel. Bobby Farrelly shared that he’d love to work with Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels again, saying, “If we’re all still kicking around, I’d love to do that.”
And if you’re a fan of epic tales, Ridley Scott has confirmed that he’s already working on Gladiator III. The legendary director said he’s got the first eight pages of the script already, and that the story will take the franchise in a new direction. “If there’s a ‘Gladiator III’, I don’t think you’d ever go back into the arena,” Scott teased.
